#EdwinForrest Episodes

The final decades that Edwin Forrest spent in Philadelphia - and his lasting legacy in the city. (Re-edited and re-scored from our original Episode 16.)

Edwin Forrest returns to his home city in the final decades of his life. After death, he creates a long-term legacy in Philadelphia.

The second installment of the story of Philadelphia's own Edwin Forrest. We cover the period from 1829 to 1839, when he was building the repertoire of roles that would shape his career: Metamora, Spartacus, Jack Cade - and, surprisingly, Cardinal Richelieu.

We begin to explore the story of Philadelphia's own Edwin Forrest, the first great star of the American Stage! We follow him through his early years, through his youthful struggles, and finally to his glorious success.